Abstract: A system and method are provided for assisted positioning of a loading container of a transport vehicle with respect to a work machine during material loading operations. A target loading position is determined for at least the loading container relative to at least an undercarriage of the work machine. The target loading position may be based on user input, and/or automatically determined based on a selected swing angle or range for an implement (e.g., boom assembly), a distance from the work machine, etc. Output signals are generated corresponding to the target loading position, and optionally to a determined route of travel corresponding to a current position of the transport vehicle and the target loading position for at least the loading container.

Abstract: A method includes controlling an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to collect and forward information pertaining to a forestry worksite area. The UAV is controlled to fly to a first location and capture image information at the first location. The UAV is also controlled to fly to a second location, establish a communication connection between the UAV and a communication system at the second location, and send the captured image information to the communication system via the established connection. In another example, the UAV uploads (e.g., sends) the data to a communication system (e.g., computing device operated by an operator), and the uploaded data is further sent to a remote computing system (e.g., a forestry analysis system).

Abstract: A method includes controlling an unmanned aerial vehicle to fly over a forestry worksite and capture imagery information with an image capture component. The imagery information is used to generate a set of ground disturbance metrics, each having a value indicative of a measure of ground disturbance at a different geographic location in the forestry worksite. Alternatively, the imagery information is used to generate a set of slope metrics or a firefighting metric. According to the ground disturbance, slope, and firefighting metrics, the method is used to generate an action signal, such as an action signal that controls movement of a mobile machine operating at the forestry worksite, among others.

Abstract: A method includes generating an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) control signal to fly the UAV over a worksite and capture imagery information at different geographic locations. The imagery information is used to generate a tree inventory metric that indicates a tree inventory at the worksite, or is used to generate a productivity metric that identifies a productivity category for a geographic location at the worksite. The method also generates an action signal based on the tree inventory metric or productivity metric, such as an action signal to deploy machines to different geographic location, or an action signal to update a worksite completion metric.

Abstract: A method includes controlling an unmanned aerial vehicle to fly over a forestry worksite and capture imagery information with an image capture component. The imagery information is used to generate a set of ground disturbance metrics, each having a value indicative of a measure of ground disturbance at a different geographic location in the forestry worksite. Alternatively, the imagery information is used to generate a set of slope metrics or a firefighting metric. According to the ground disturbance, slope, and firefighting metrics, the method is used to generate an action signal, such as an action signal that controls movement of a mobile machine operating at the forestry worksite, among others.

Abstract: A method includes controlling an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to collect and forward information pertaining to a forestry worksite area. The UAV is controlled to fly to a first location and capture image information at the first location. The UAV is also controlled to fly to a second location, establish a communication connection between the UAV and a communication system at the second location, and send the captured image information to the communication system via the established connection. In another example, the UAV uploads (e.g., sends) the data to a communication system (e.g., computing device operated by an operator), and the uploaded data is further sent to a remote computing system (e.g., a forestry analysis system).

Abstract: A method includes generating an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) control signal to fly the UAV over a worksite and capture imagery information at different geographic locations. The imagery information is used to generate a tree inventory metric that indicates a tree inventory at the worksite, or is used to generate a productivity metric that identifies a productivity category for a geographic location at the worksite. The method also generates an action signal based on the tree inventory metric or productivity metric, such as an action signal to deploy machines to different geographic location, or an action signal to update a worksite completion metric.

Abstract: A lift linkage assembly for a work machine having a work tool. The lift linkage assembly includes a frame, a boom arm, an upper link, a lower link, and a hydraulic actuator. The boom arm is configured to be pivotally coupled to the work tool and has a surface that defines a longitudinal axis. The upper link has a first end pivotally coupled to the frame and a second end pivotally coupled to the boom arm. The lower link has a first end pivotally coupled to the frame and a second end pivotally coupled to the boom arm. The hydraulic actuator has a rod that is pivotally coupled to the boom arm and moves between a retracted position and an extended position. The upper link, lower link, and hydraulic actuator are each spaced from the longitudinal axis.

Abstract: A lift linkage assembly for a work machine having a work tool. The lift linkage assembly includes a frame, a boom arm, an upper link, a lower link, and a hydraulic actuator. The boom arm is configured to be pivotally coupled to the work tool and has a surface that defines a longitudinal axis. The upper link has a first end pivotally coupled to the frame and a second end pivotally coupled to the boom arm. The lower link has a first end pivotally coupled to the frame and a second end pivotally coupled to the boom arm. The hydraulic actuator has a rod that is pivotally coupled to the boom arm and moves between a retracted position and an extended position. The upper link, lower link, and hydraulic actuator are each spaced from the longitudinal axis.

Abstract: A lift linkage assembly for a work machine having a work tool. The lift linkage assembly includes a frame, a boom arm, an upper link, a lower link, and a hydraulic actuator. The boom arm is configured to be pivotally coupled to the work tool and has a surface that defines a longitudinal axis. The upper link has a first end pivotally coupled to the frame and a second end pivotally coupled to the boom arm. The lower link has a first end pivotally coupled to the frame and a second end pivotally coupled to the boom arm. The hydraulic actuator has a rod that is pivotally coupled to the boom arm and moves between a retracted position and an extended position. The upper link, lower link, and hydraulic actuator are each spaced from the longitudinal axis.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a lift linkage assembly for a work machine having a work tool. The lift linkage assembly includes a frame, a boom arm, an upper link, a lower link, and a hydraulic actuator. The boom arm is configured to be pivotally coupled to the work tool and has a surface that defines a longitudinal axis. The upper link has a first end pivotally coupled to the frame and a second end pivotally coupled to the boom arm. The lower link has a first end pivotally coupled to the frame and a second end pivotally coupled to the boom arm. The hydraulic actuator has a rod that is pivotally coupled to the boom arm and moves between a retracted position and an extended position. The upper link, lower link, and hydraulic actuator are each spaced from the longitudinal axis.

Abstract: A collector box for a gas burner ignition system is disclosed, the collector box including a top half; a bottom half; an aperture disposed within the bottom half, the aperture being configured to receive an insulated electrode substantially within the center of the aperture and to allow gas from a gas burner to exit the aperture around the insulated electrode; and a grounding electrode protruding from an edge of the third aperture, where a spark may be produced between the insulated electrode and the grounding electrode. Also disclosed are gas burner ignition systems that include the above-described collector box, as well as a spark generator and an insulated electrode. The gas burner ignition system may be used in, for example, cooking devices such as barbecue grills.

Abstract: A gas grill burner apparatus is provided that fits within barbecue grill cooking chambers of varied configurations and sizes. In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, a gas grill burner apparatus includes a center manifold configured to form two hollow gas tubes, the gas tubes being substantially parallel. The gas grill burner apparatus also includes first and second C-shaped hollow gas tube end portions slideably engaged within opposing ends of the parallel hollow gas tubes. The apparatus further includes a center grease tent mounted atop the center manifold and first and second telescoping grease tent members mated with the center grease tent. The telescoping grease tent members are configured to move laterally with the first and second gas tube end portions.

Abstract: A gas grill burner apparatus is provided that fits within barbecue grill cooking chambers of varied configurations and sizes. In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, a gas grill burner apparatus includes a center manifold configured to form two hollow gas tubes, the gas tubes being substantially parallel. The gas grill burner apparatus also includes first and second C-shaped hollow gas tube end portions slideably engaged within opposing ends of the parallel hollow gas tubes. The apparatus further includes a center grease tent mounted atop the center manifold and first and second telescoping grease tent members mated with the center grease tent. The telescoping grease tent members are configured to move laterally with the first and second gas tube end portions.

Abstract: A barbecue grill cart assembly is disclosed, the cart having right and left sets of leg members, each set having a front and rear leg connected by a strut that is normally welded to the legs. Each strut has integral studs for receiving the grill casting and facilitating assembly. The cart also includes a front panel with extended flanges for providing a plurality of contact points between the flanges, legs, struts and control panel for preventing twisting or swaying of the assembly.

Abstract: A fuel gauge for cart-mounted fuel tanks, particularly LP gas tanks for barbecue grills, is disclosed, the gauge having a bracket secured to the cart and a bracket secured to the tank. The brackets are indirectly coupled through a resilient member and have an indicator rod extending from the cart bracket. The rod is maintained parallel with the tank bracket for indicating the attitude of the tank relative to a fixed reference point, normally an indicator on the control panel of the grill.